TRAFFIC Western Cape

Assistant Management Accountant

Sea Harvest

Job Description

REPORTING TO: Senior Management Accountant

JOB PURPOSE: To provide accurate and timely accounting, analysis, budgeting and forecast information.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Duties include but will not be limited to:

  • General ledger provision reconciliations - ensure that all the recons are completed on time, accurately and that all reconciling items are cleared timely.
  • Prepare journals - and ensure that all journals are accurate, including monthly accrual journals.
  • Compile and distribute monthly cost centre expense reports - Obtain information from Qlikview/Qliksense/NAV, format reports as required and distribute with insightful commentary.
  • Prepare the Consolidated Sales and Variable Operating Expense reports for Monthly and board packs, including insightful commentary.
  • Prepare and consolidate Sales and variable operating expense budget and required budget reports.
  • Review and maintain selling expense cost rate tables - ensure cost rate tables are aligned to actual selling expenses.
  • Prepare monthly sales pack reports - compiling various sales reports for the various markets/divisions as required.
  • Monthly Management, Quarterly Board and Budget Pack.
  • Adhoc reports and analysis.
  • Open communication, liaising with Management.
  • Manage filing system.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Com or relevant tertiary qualification (CIMA preferable)
  • Computer literacy with a high degree of proficiency in MS Excel.
  • At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Good computer literacy in Microsoft applications especially Excel.
  • Administrative skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good understanding of key business processes and practices.
  • Demonstrates influencing skills.
  • Analytical and good problem - solving ability.
  • Accurate with strong attention to detail.
  • Methodical and meticulous.
  • Responsive; Energetic.
  • Ability to function independently and under pressure.
  • Ability to filter information and assess priorities.
  • Logical thinking; Reliable.

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks Sage 50 Accounting SAP Concur Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Delphi Technology Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Accountants and Auditors Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R38,485/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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